Royal Parks Review Group (Hansard, 15 June 1995)

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of National Heritage (Viscount Astor)

The Royal Parks Review Group was set up to consider and make recommendations on the role and use of the Royal Parks, whether they meet the needs of today and how they can meet the demands of the future. It takes as its starting point that the Royal Parks should be places where people can enjoy the open air. The group has regard for any statutory limits on the use of the parks in order that any recommended changes can be reconciled with traditional activities.

The review group has published three reports. The first, on Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, was published in 1992. The second, on St James's Park, The Green Park, Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, was published in 1993. The third, on Greenwich Park, was published in 1995. A further report, on Bushy Park and Richmond Park, is expected to be published later this year. Each report is discussed at a public conference before the recommendations are made to Ministers.